I like to think of myself as a flexible person. \u00a0Not as in physically “bendy” but pertaining to my schedule, flexible.<\/p>\n
Last evening I checked the NOAA weather forecast. \u00a0I was curious as to what kind of weather we had on tap for the week. \u00a0We had been having such lovely weather here in Mississippi that I was not prepared for what I saw…HEAT!<\/p>\n
Now, I realize that I do live in Mississippi and the means warm weather but this Summer has been unseasonably cool. \u00a0I’ve grown accustomed to this warm but not too warm weather. \u00a0Upper 80’s, low 90’s, nice stuff!<\/p>\n
Today was supposed to be the last “cool” day for the next week or so. \u00a0Starting tomorrow, we are supposed to get up to a minimum of 97F. \u00a0That means, in reality, we will be in the 100’s easy. \u00a0So much for a cool Summer, huh?<\/p>\n
The first thing I thought of was my running schedule. \u00a0Wednesday’s are my long run days. \u00a0I did not want to be doing my long run in that kind of heat. Call me a sissy! \u00a0I immediately switched gears and moved my training schedule around. \u00a0I changed my long run to today. \u00a0Got it done. \u00a0It was still pretty toasty by the time I was done, but I got it done and that is what counts.<\/p>\n
The second thing I thought of…can you guess? \u00a0Yup! \u00a0The chickens.<\/p>\n
See, with this cooler weather, I have not been taking them their ice water and frozen watermelon. \u00a0They really haven’t needed it! \u00a0My supply of these items was depleted. \u00a0I needed to re-stock.<\/p>\n
So, after today’s long run, I talked MFH (My Favorite Husband) into running errands with me. \u00a0First stop was the Co-op. \u00a0They are the only place around that carries the 22% protein layer pellet I like to give my hens. \u00a0All the other places around only carry a 16% protein layer pellet. \u00a0Boo on that!<\/p>\n
Off we went to the Co-op. \u00a0I purchased two 50 lbs bags of the layer pellet, one 50 lb bag of oyster shell (we want nice, strong egg shells…it makes it easier on the ladies) and two bags of freeze dried meal worms (treats at “bedtime for birdies”). \u00a0That should hold the chickens for regular stuff for a while.<\/p>\n
After the Co-op, we stopped at a grocery store. \u00a0Not WalMart. \u00a0I wanted to go to WalMart because they have the large watermelons for $4.00 right now. \u00a0We stopped at a Sunflower Market. \u00a0Their watermelons were double the price of WalMart! \u00a0$8.00 for a watermelon!!! \u00a0MFH does not like going to WalMart so he paid it. \u00a0I would have walked out myself. \u00a0I think that price is outrageous! \u00a0We also bought two 10 lb bags of ice…for the chickens ice water.<\/p>\n
We came home and carried all of that stuff into the house and put it into the deep freeze. \u00a0I am ready for our toasty weather starting tomorrow.<\/p>\n
Always be prepared!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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